Minnesota Twins Announce Byron Buxton Update at Spring Training

The Minnesota Twins  entire 40-man roster is beginning to shift their focus fully back to the regular season following the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, and one of their most important players is now back in camp. After representing Team USA on the international stage, Byron Buxton’s return to spring training carries added importance as the Twins try to get their roster fully prepared for Opening Day. Buxton’s time at the WBC was a unique opportunity, marking his first appearance in the tournament after years of injuries kept him from participating.

While the experience itself was valuable, his performance at the plate left plenty to be desired. In limited action, Buxton struggled to find a rhythm, going hitless in a small sample size and eventually losing his starting role in the lineup to Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during the tournament’s most important games. That is why getting him back into the lineup is incredibly important and the organization did just that on Friday.

Buxton was slotted in at the leadoff spot for Minnesota's spring training matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. "Guess who's back?! " the club announced on X.

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